Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Arjuna
In Hindi
pachysandra
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Ysander
Terminalia arjuna
In French
pachysandra
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Pachysandra
arjuna
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Runianka
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Pachysandra
arjuna
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Pachysandra
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Pachysandra and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachysandra and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Pachysandra and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pachysandra and Arjuna Tree
Care of Pachysandra and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.